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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.47, 9,061.86 and 2,146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.47, 9,061.86 and 2,146.64 is: 3,219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.47 : 9,061.86 = 2,146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.47/9,061.86 = 2,146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.47x = 9,061.86 × 2,146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.47x = 19,452,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,452,551.15/6,042.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.30

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